Trump Backs Israel Strikes on Iran
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Israel has claimed it hit an Iranian airport amid conflict between the two Middle East rivals. “The Israeli Air Force struck an Iranian aerial refueling aircraft at Mashhad Airport in eastern Iran, approximately 2,
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Rubio says U.S. not involved in Israel's strikes against IranThe U.S. is not involved in Israel's airstrikes on Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement Thursday night. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
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Amazon S3 on MSNIsrael Bombs Iran Solo — U.S. Distances Itself, But Rubio Says: “One Hit on Americans, and It’s War”The world watches in alarm as Israel launches solo airstrikes on Iran — targeting nuclear and military facilities. While Washington claims it had no role in the attack, U.S. warships are on the move,
KEY TAKEAWAYS Global stocks are falling and oil prices are spiking Friday as Israel's attacks on Iran's nuclear program and military leadership sparked worries of a broader Middle East conflict and drove investors into safe-haven assets.
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Straight Arrow News on MSNUS diplomacy may have helped Israel launch surprise attack on Iran: ReportsAt the White House on Thursday, June 12, President Donald Trump downplayed the likelihood of an imminent Israeli attack on Iran. Strikes "could very well happen," Trump said, but probably not while negotiators were close to reaching an agreement to restrict Iran's nuclear ambitions.
The strike comes after President Donald Trump said the U.S. was "fairly close" to reaching a nuclear deal with Iran.
Israel has carried out a pre-emptive strike on Iran and expects retaliation imminently, says its defence minister.
Trump’s statement contradicts a claim by Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Israel acted unilaterally and without American assistance